Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
- Introduced Jan 26
- Committee Jan 26
- Passed House Feb 27
- Passed Senate Next
- To President Not yet
- Law Not yet
Where it stands
Passed House, Feb 27, 2023Next: Senate vote
1338d ago Feb 28, 2023: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Final votes
House 406-12
1 roll call on this bill
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Votes
House roll 121
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
R 205-12 D 201-0
406-12
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Summary
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Full summary2 paragraphs
This bill requires manufacturers of internet-connected devices (e.g., smart appliances) that are equipped with a camera or microphone to disclose to consumers that a camera or microphone is part of the device.
The bill does not apply to mobile phones, laptops, or other devices that a consumer would reasonably expect to include a camera or microphone.
Library of Congress summary, Feb 27, 2023
Summary versions
- Passed HouseFeb 27, 2023
- Introduced in HouseJan 26, 2023
Actions
- SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Feb 28, 2023
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Feb 27, 2023
- HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 12 (Roll no. 121). (text: CR H891)Feb 27, 2023
- HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H897)Feb 27, 2023
- HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.Feb 27, 2023
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 538.Feb 27, 2023
- HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H891-892)Feb 27, 2023
- HouseMr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.Feb 27, 2023
- HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.Feb 3, 2023
- HouseIntroduced in HouseJan 26, 2023
- HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Jan 26, 2023
Bill record
Text versions3
- Referred in SenateFeb 28, 2023PDF: Referred in Senate
- Engrossed in HouseFeb 27, 2023PDF: Engrossed in House
- Introduced in HouseJan 26, 2023PDF: Introduced in House
Committees2
- Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeReferred To Feb 28, 2023
- House Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To Jan 26, 2023
- Subcommittee: Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade SubcommitteeReferred to
Sponsor and cosponsors1 cosponsor
- Rep. John Curtis (R-UT-3)Sponsor, Jan 26, 2023
- Seth Moulton (D-MA-6)OriginalJoined Jan 26, 2023
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports0
No cost estimate or committee report yet
Titles2
Short titles
- Informing Consumers about Smart Devices ActShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Official titles
- To require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices.Official Title as Introduced
Subjects8
Policy area
Legislative subjects
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputers and information technologyFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Internet, web applications, social mediaPhotography and imagingRight of privacySound recording
Related bills3
- H.R. 4081 117th, Reintroduction of Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
- S. 90 118th, Related bill Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
- H.R. 3898 117th, Reintroduction of Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 27, 2026.